Subject description

This subject is an introduction to analytical chemistry and its application to environmental and biological systems. It provides an excellent introduction to the separation and quantification of various compounds through the application of a range of current analytical techniques. It will provide an understanding of sample compositions, sample preparation and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

CHEM814 - Contemporary Analytical Chemistry

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hour lecture/workbook and 3 hour practical per week, 2 x 1 hour helpdesks

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Carry out core wet chemistry lab skills including: sample preparation; handling liquids, solids, solutions; weighing; ensuring quantitative transfer; waste segregation and exercising safe practices and good note taking.
2.
Make quantitative analytical measurements using titrations and estimate the uncertainty of the measurements.
3.
Prepare a set of calibration standards and calibrate and use a range of modern analytical instruments to quantify the composition of a laboratory sample and estimate the uncertainty of the measurements.
4.
Undertake analysis of data collected in the laboratory including statistical analysis, calculations and graphing of data.
5.
Demonstrate competency in report writing techniques

Assessment details

Laboratory Assignments
Online Modules
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Titrations Practical Exam
Instruments Practical Exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

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